Lawrence and Douglas County

South Park Wading Pool open for summer

The first splashers of the summer hit the water Monday in the South Park Wading Pool, which opened its gates for the season at 1:30 p.m.

If accompanied by an adult, children 6 and under can enjoy the zero-depth entry area, fountains and water sprays for free at the public wading pool at 1141 Massachusetts St.

South Park Wading Pool will be open 1:30-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sundays. For a fee of $25 per hour, the facility may also be reserved for birthday parties or special events from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday.